Anti-door jam (ADJ)

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a pumping device for inflating a tube or pumping oil behind pistons in particular hydraulic fluids, such as break fluids or compressed air. The systems use an electro hydraulic pump, a hydraulic hose and pistons or an air compressor and an air tank. The pumping device can run on a hydraulic or on a pneumatic system. These systems have space to accommodate hydraulic fluid or compressed air and are connected to the hydraulic pump or tank. The electro hydraulic pump is connected to the hydraulic piston unit by a hydraulic hose. A center post mounted behind the door latch supports the electro hydraulic piston unit. The air compressor is connected to the air tank by an air hose. The air tank is connected to the tube unit by an air hose, which is supported by a center post behind the door latch. Both the hydraulic and pneumatic systems comprise a front impact sensor mounted on the front bumper of the vehicle and a rear impact sensor mounted on the rear bumper and an electrical switch. Both the hydraulic and pneumatic systems comprise a control switch, which can be mounted on the door handles or on the dashboard. The switch can only be activated by an impact. Then a passenger can trigger the system by pulling the handle or pushing a button on the dashboard.

This is a synopsis of a revolutionary safety device that instantlydeploys form the body of any vehicle after an accident (rear endedrollover inversion). ADJ protects the occupant from being locked upinside the vehicle. It is intended for use in cars, trucks, and othervehicles with doors. It can also be applied to any other type of door orgate.

INTRODUCTION

All Terrain vehicles (ATVs): Cars, trucks, airplanes, trains, and othermeans of transportation equipped with doors. This invention can also beused in any other type of door. The premise of the installation of theAnti-Door Jam (ADJ) will be designed into the original vehicle. Tomaintain the structural integrity of the system, it will be offered asan optional retrofit, so any customer can install the kit on his/hervehicle.

The ADJ was designed to save lives and prevent serious injuries in theevent of a catastrophic accident. In the event of a rear ended rolloveror inverted motor vehicle accident, the ADJ will instantly activateitself and in the split of a second, the two impact sensor switcheslocated at the front and rear of the bumpers will trigger a warningsignal in the form of a buzz or light. As soon as the warning signalgoes off, the driver can pull the door handle and turn the electrohydraulic pump switch on. This is a safety feature, as it will stop thesystem from turning itself on and damaging the door. The ADJ willinstantly deploy (like a hydraulic piston) the latch to prevent beingtrapped in a car and prevent death by fire. It can be used in any motorvehicle equipped with doors.

Artist's Conception

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Operational Review

The ADJ is envisaged as an electro hydraulic pump twin hydraulic piston,joined and slid the small piston in the bigger piston (this will givemore space) and will be located behind each door latch. The device isoperated hydraulically or pneumatically and the ADJ will have impactsensors to activate the system and be ready for the driver to turn theswitch on. Once the switch is on, the electro hydraulic pump will pumpthe hydraulic fluid behind the two pistons. This will push the jammeddoor open. Alternatively, air pressure from the air tank and compressor(similar as when you inflate a tire) can be used to push the door open.

Device Safety:

Accidental deployment of the ADJ is unlikely. The electronic sensors orimpact sensor switches are not activated. The system is unable to workunless there is an accident.

Maintenance:

The ADJ does not require scheduled or ongoing maintenance. Onceinstalled, it must be bled like any hydraulic system, which requires noair in the system. It will not require any other kind of maintenancebefore the device has been used.

Materials:

Materials will be of the highest quality and will be selected at thetime of the design.

Design and Drawings

ADJ assembly drawings are attached. Detailed drawings are required andwill be produced for both manufacturing and installation.

The total weight of the system will be considered in its design andimplementation. Once materials and components are selected, the changesto be made will be determined.

DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a pumping device, pumping fluids orcompressed air, in particular hydraulic fluids or compressed air. In thecase of hydraulic fluids, it comprises a hydraulic pump, hydraulicpistons and a hydraulic hose, which are connected to a chamber behindthe pistons. In the case of compressed air, it comprises an aircompressor, an air tank, and air hose, an air valve, an actuator, and atube. Both hydraulic and pneumatic systems comprise impact sensors andswitches. The advantage of this system is that there is an option to usehydraulic or pneumatic systems, which will accommodate to the design ofthe vehicles. This way, the systems will made of pre-fabricated systemsbuilt in the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Opening jammed doors is important. For example, when there is a caraccident there are different risk factors that can happen in a split ofa second after a collision or catastrophic accident. Vehicles canexplode or go in flames. One disadvantage of the currently known andused car safety devices is that none of them save occupants from beingtrapped in the car. With the help of the ADJ, occupants are able to openjammed doors in a split of a second.

OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

The objective of the present invention is to open jammed doors in such away and speed as to decrease the danger of further damage to occupantsby remaining in the vehicle after a collision or catastrophic accident.

This objective is achieved on the basis of a generic pumping device,which has the option of being hydraulic or pneumatic. The advantage ofthis option is that it will adapt to any car design allowing vehiclemanufacturers to use the existing design avoiding extra costs. Anotheradvantage is that the ADJ can come in a kit for retail purchase andprivate mechanic can install it in any kind of vehicle.

The recessed piston unit creates a compact system that can be easilymounted in any kind of center post of any vehicle. The design of thepiston unit permits easily and reliable installation in addition tooffering space and weight advantages.

In particular, the system according to the present invention is suitablefor any mean of transportation that can be involved in a collision orcatastrophic event. This invention is created in such a way that itgives occupants and third party help such as 911, additional aid. TheADJ gives all occupants the benefit of getting out of the vehicle fastand all the benefits this entails. The ADJ gives third party help thebenefit of opening jammed doors by pushing a button or pulling a doorhandle, when all occupants in the vehicle are unconscious, saving time,energy, and lives.

Additional field applications of the pumping device, according to thepresent invention include installing the device in any kind of door orgate.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 A diagram of the hydraulic pumping device, in normal positionaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 2 A diagram of the hydraulic pumping device, in the workingposition (actuated system) according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 A drawing of the hydraulic pumping device, in the normal positionaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 4 A drawing of the hydraulic pumping device, in the workingposition (actuated system) according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 A drawing of the pneumatic pumping device, in the normal positionaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 6 A drawing of the pneumatic pumping device, in the workingposition (actuated system) according to the present invention.

DETAILS

FIG. 1 shows a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic hose, and hydraulic pistons.The control switch, according to the present invention, is shown as anelectrical switch and is activated by the impact sensor.

FIG. 2 shows a view of the electro hydraulic pump unit and actuatedsystem.

FIG. 3 shows a view of the electro hydraulic system in the normalposition.

The battery 1 is connected to switch 3 connected to the electrohydraulic pump 4 connected to the impact sensor 2 connected to theground.

The movements of piston 6 and piston 7 push door 12 by hydraulic unit 14which is designed as a tube in the present embodiment.

Hydraulic unit 14 is connected by electro hydraulic pump 4 and byhydraulic hose 5

Hydraulic unit 14 is mounted on the central post 11 supported by bolts 8

Bleeder screw 9 bleeds hydraulic unit 14 from air

FIG. 4 shows a view of hydraulic unit 14 activated. Piston 6 and piston7 in the actuated position.

FIG. 5 shows a view of the pneumatic system in the normal position.

Battery 1 is connected to air compressor 5.

Battery 1 is connected to electrical switch 3 connected to actuator 7connected to impact sensor 2 and to the ground.

Air pressure switch 6 is connected to air compressor 5.

Air pressure switch 6 is connected to the ground.

Air hose 9 is connected to air tank.

Air hose 9 is connected from air tank to tube 13.

Air valve 10 will be actuated by actuator 7.

Pneumatic unit 14 is mounted on central post 11 supported by bolts 8.

Door 12 is closed in normal position.

FIG. 6 shows a view of pneumatic tube 13 in the actuated position.

Name

Concept:

The ADJ safety device will deploy door latches in jam doors instantlyafter an accident takes place. This will save occupants.

Operation:

The device will be activated within a fraction of a second after thevehicle is involved in an accident. The impact sensor will switch andwill be activated, with the impact signaling the driver or consciousoccupant with a buzzing noise or light. Then, by pulling the door handleor pushing a button, the system will be turned on and the doors willopen.

-   -   1. A pumping device for opening jammed doors in case of an        accident.    -   a) An electro hydraulic pump connected to the hydraulic pistons.    -   b) A hydraulic hose that connects the electro hydraulic pump to        the hydraulic pistons.    -   c) The hydraulic piston unit consists of two or three pistons        built within each other to use the minimum amount of space.    -   d) An air compressor connected to an air tank.    -   e) An air hose connecting the air compressor and the air tank.    -   f) A tube mounted behind the door latch connected to the air        tank.    -   g) A control air pressure switch connected to the air tank, the        control air pressure switch is adapted and arranged for keeping        a predetermined level or air pressure in the tank.

1. A pumping device for opening jam doors in case of an accident. a. anelectro hydraulic pump connected to hydraulic pistons b. a hydraulichose that connects the electro hydraulic pump to the hydraulic pistonsc. the hydraulic piston unit consists of two or three pistons builtwithin each other to use the minimum amount of space d. an aircompressor connected to an air tank e. an air hose connecting the aircompressor and the air tank f. a tube mounted behind the door latchconnected to the air tank g. a control air pressure switch connected tothe air tank, the control air pressure switch is adapted and arrangedfor keeping a predetermined level or air pressure in the air tank h. anair pressure valve, which is automatically controlled by an actuatorwhich is manually activated by pushing an electrical switch. i. Anelectrical switch which is automatically activated by an impact sensorj. A control switch manually operated by an occupant, pulling the doorhandle or pushing a button on the dashboard
 2. The device of claim 1where the impact sensors are mounted on the front bumper and the rearbumper
 3. The device of claim 1 where the impact sensors are connectedto the electro hydraulic pump
 4. The device of claim 1 where the impactsensors are connected to the ground
 5. The device of claim 1 where theelectrical switch is mounted on the dashboard or can be part or the doorhandle
 6. The device of claim 1 where the electrical switch is connectedto the electro hydraulic pump
 7. The device of claim 1 where a hydraulichose connects the electro hydraulic pump to the hydraulic unit
 8. Thedevice of claim 1 where the hydraulic unit consists of two or threehydraulic pistons
 9. The device of claim 1 where the hydraulic pistonscontract into each other as one unit
 10. The device of claim 1 where thehydraulic pistons have hydraulic piston seals
 11. The device of claim 1where the hydraulic piston unit is mounted on the central post of thefront doors
 12. The device of claim 1 where the hydraulic piston unit ismounted behind the latch of the back doors.
 13. The device of claim 1where the bleeder screw is used to bleed the hydraulic unit from any airin the system
 14. The device of claim 1 where the battery is connectedto an electrical switch
 15. The device of claim 1 where the battery isconnected to the air compressor
 16. The device of claim 1 where theactuator is connected to the impact sensors
 17. The device of claim 1where the impact sensors are connected to the ground
 18. The device ofclaim 1 where the ground is connected to the air pressure switch
 19. Thedevice of claim 1 where the air pressure switch is connected to the aircompressor
 20. The device of claim 1 where the air pressure switch ismounted on the air tank
 21. The device of claim 1 where the air pressureswitch keeps the air pressure to a predetermined level in the air tank22. The device of claim 1 where an air hose connects the air tank to anair valve
 23. The device of claim 1 where the air valve is connected toan air tube
 24. The device of claim 1 where the electrical switch isconnected to an actuator
 25. The device of claim 1 where the tube unitis mounted on the central posts of the front doors
 26. The device ofclaim 1 where the tube unit is mounted behind the door latches of theback doors